Business Administration A.A.
The Business Administration Associate of Arts is designed for students who intend to complete their first two years of study before transitioning to a four-year institution to earn a bachelor's degree. The curriculum focuses on building foundational knowledge in accounting, economics, and management while developing essential skills in business communication and critical thinking.

Program Information
The Business Administration A.A. is for students seeking to complete the first two years of a four-year program. Completed coursework can then be transferred to a four-year institution where a bachelor’s degree may be earned with the completion of additional coursework.
Success in the program is defined by your ability to apply what you’ve learned in real-world scenarios. This program ensures that every student achieves the following core competencies:
- Demonstrate competence discovering, applying, and thinking critically about basic business, accounting, and computing concepts and trends.
- Apply appropriate practices and principles to solve business problems.
- Generate effective artifacts of business communication using multiple methods (oral, written, graphic, and electronic).
- Demonstrate the ability to work effectively and cooperatively as part of a team/work group.
- Analyze business principles and practices.
Success starts with a solid plan. Your program's course sequence is designed to build your skills step-by-step. By following this plan, you ensure you're meeting all program requirements and staying on track.
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Program Contacts
Faculty
Joshua Paiz
Assistant Dean
jpaiz@frederick.edu
301.624.2804
Admissions
Jefferson Hall
1st floor
admissions@frederick.edu
301.624.2716
Financial Aid
Jefferson Hall
3rd Floor
financialaid@frederick.edu
301.846.2620
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